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Boxstarter Commands for a new Windows box.
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# Description: Boxstarter Script | |
# Based on original version by Jess Frazelle <jess@linux.com> | |
# | |
# Install boxstarter: | |
# . { iwr -useb http://boxstarter.org/bootstrapper.ps1 } | iex; get-boxstarter -Force | |
# | |
# You might need to set: Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned | |
# | |
# Run this boxstarter by calling the following from an **elevated** command-prompt: | |
# start http://boxstarter.org/package/nr/url?<URL-TO-RAW-GIST> | |
# OR | |
# Install-BoxstarterPackage -PackageName <URL-TO-RAW-GIST> -DisableReboots | |
# | |
# Learn more: http://boxstarter.org/Learn/WebLauncher | |
#---- TEMPORARY --- | |
Disable-UAC | |
#--- Fonts --- | |
choco install inconsolata -y | |
#--- Windows Settings --- | |
Disable-BingSearch | |
Disable-GameBarTips | |
#--- Apps --- | |
choco install googlechrome | |
choco install 7zip | |
choco install notepadplusplus | |
choco install puttytray | |
choco install conemu | |
#--- Uninstall unnecessary applications that come with Windows out of the box --- | |
# 3D Builder | |
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.3DBuilder | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# Alarms | |
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsAlarms | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# Autodesk | |
Get-AppxPackage *Autodesk* | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# Bing Weather, News, Sports, and Finance (Money): | |
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingFinance | Remove-AppxPackage | |
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingNews | Remove-AppxPackage | |
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingSports | Remove-AppxPackage | |
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingWeather | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# BubbleWitch | |
Get-AppxPackage *BubbleWitch* | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# Candy Crush | |
Get-AppxPackage king.com.CandyCrush* | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# Comms Phone | |
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.CommsPhone | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# Dropbox | |
Get-AppxPackage *Dropbox* | Remove-AppxPackage | |
Get-AppxPackage *Facebook* | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# Feedback Hub | |
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# Get Started | |
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Getstarted | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# Keeper | |
Get-AppxPackage *Keeper* | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# Mail & Calendar | |
Get-AppxPackage microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# Maps | |
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsMaps | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# March of Empires | |
Get-AppxPackage *MarchofEmpires* | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# McAfee Security | |
Get-AppxPackage *McAfee* | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# Uninstall McAfee Security App | |
$mcafee = gci "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall" | foreach { gp $_.PSPath } | ? { $_ -match "McAfee Security" } | select UninstallString | |
if ($mcafee) { | |
$mcafee = $mcafee.UninstallString -Replace "C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcuihost.exe","" | |
Write "Uninstalling McAfee..." | |
start-process "C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcuihost.exe" -arg "$mcafee" -Wait | |
} | |
# Messaging | |
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Messaging | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# Microsoft Reality Viewer | |
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# Minecraft | |
Get-AppxPackage *Minecraft* | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# Netflix | |
Get-AppxPackage *Netflix* | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# Office Hub | |
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# People | |
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.People | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# Phone | |
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsPhone | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# Photos | |
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Photos | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# Plex | |
Get-AppxPackage *Plex* | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# Skype (Metro version) | |
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.SkypeApp | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# Sound Recorder | |
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# Solitaire | |
Get-AppxPackage *Solitaire* | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# Sticky Notes | |
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes | Remove-AppxPackage | |
Get-AppxPackage *Twitter* | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# Xbox | |
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxApp | Remove-AppxPackage | |
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider | Remove-AppxPackage | |
# Zune Music, Movies & TV | |
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ZuneMusic | Remove-AppxPackage | |
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ZuneVideo | Remove-AppxPackage | |
#--- Windows Settings --- | |
# Some from: @NickCraver's gist https://gist.github.com/NickCraver/7ebf9efbfd0c3eab72e9 | |
# Privacy: Let apps use my advertising ID: Disable | |
If (-Not (Test-Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo")) { | |
New-Item -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo | Out-Null | |
} | |
Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo -Name Enabled -Type DWord -Value 0 | |
# WiFi Sense: HotSpot Sharing: Disable | |
If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowWiFiHotSpotReporting")) { | |
New-Item -Path HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowWiFiHotSpotReporting | Out-Null | |
} | |
Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowWiFiHotSpotReporting -Name value -Type DWord -Value 0 | |
# WiFi Sense: Shared HotSpot Auto-Connect: Disable | |
Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowAutoConnectToWiFiSenseHotspots -Name value -Type DWord -Value 0 | |
# Start Menu: Disable Bing Search Results | |
Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search -Name BingSearchEnabled -Type DWord -Value 0 | |
# To Restore (Enabled): | |
# Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search -Name BingSearchEnabled -Type DWord -Value 1 | |
# Better File Explorer | |
Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name NavPaneExpandToCurrentFolder -Value 1 | |
Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name NavPaneShowAllFolders -Value 1 | |
Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name MMTaskbarMode -Value 2 | |
# These make "Quick Access" behave much closer to the old "Favorites" | |
# Disable Quick Access: Recent Files | |
Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowRecent -Type DWord -Value 0 | |
# Disable Quick Access: Frequent Folders | |
Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowFrequent -Type DWord -Value 0 | |
# To Restore: | |
# Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowRecent -Type DWord -Value 1 | |
# Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowFrequent -Type DWord -Value 1 | |
# Disable Xbox Gamebar | |
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameDVR" -Name AppCaptureEnabled -Type DWord -Value 0 | |
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\System\GameConfigStore" -Name GameDVR_Enabled -Type DWord -Value 0 | |
# Turn off People in Taskbar | |
If (-Not (Test-Path "HKCU:SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\People")) { | |
New-Item -Path HKCU:SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\People | Out-Null | |
} | |
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\People" -Name PeopleBand -Type DWord -Value 0 | |
#--- Restore Temporary Settings --- | |
Enable-UAC | |
Enable-MicrosoftUpdate | |
Install-WindowsUpdate -acceptEula |
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